Ever the pro, the Phanatic incorporated the bad hop into his routine. Still, it turned out to be a serious matter, as the Phanatic was hospitalized later that evening.

Tom Burgoyne, the man inside the green costume for the past 19 years, posted this on his Facebook page: “Hi Everybody – Thanks for all of your posts, texts and emails. The Phanatic is fine. He took one off the neck last night at the Iron Pigs game. Since we’re soooo close, I felt his pain and have a nice golf ball-sized knot just above my eye. Bring on the A’s this weekend – the Phanatic will be ready!”